What is a post-spinal backache?

A post-spinal backache is localized soreness at the injection site after spinal anesthesia or an epidural. It typically feels like a deep bruise and resolves within a few days to a week due to needle irritation of surrounding muscles and ligaments.

How long does a post-spinal backache last?

Most post-spinal backaches resolve within a few days to one week with conservative care. If pain persists beyond two weeks or is accompanied by numbness or radiating leg pain, consult Dr. Ajith Nair at Kentuckiana Pain Specialists in Louisville or Elizabethtown, KY.

What are the 7 ways to treat a post-spinal backache?

The 7 treatments are: (1) Rest and gentle movement, (2) Ice therapy for the first 24-48 hours, (3) Heat therapy after 48 hours, (4) OTC anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, (5) Gentle massage or foam rolling, (6) Epidural steroid injections for persistent inflammation, (7) Radiofrequency ablation for chronic cases. Kentuckiana Pain Specialists in Louisville and Elizabethtown, KY offers all options.

When should I see a doctor for post-spinal backache?

See a doctor if pain does not improve within one week, is severe, or comes with numbness, weakness, or radiating leg pain. Seek emergency care for sudden loss of bladder or bowel control.

Is post-spinal backache permanent?

No. For the vast majority of patients it resolves within days to weeks. Persistent cases are treatable with epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, or spinal cord stimulation at Kentuckiana Pain Specialists.

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